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SYDNEY February 4, 2015 –The Japanese meetings industry continues to demonstrate its unlimited potential in the wake of securing one of the world’s biggest international events—the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo. The entire country is actively developing new infrastructure and innovative programmes to further advance Japan’s meetings prowess. Japan is Closer than Ever …

SYDNEY January 20, 2015 – A special ceremony was held at Narita Airport on 22 December 2014 to commemorate Japan welcoming its 13 millionth visitor. Preliminary inbound visitor numbers indicate that by the end of December 2014 this number reached 13,414,000. According to statistics released by Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) this is a 29.4% …

SYDNEY December 11, 2014 – The ever-popular Matsuri in Sydney is back again this year at Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour on Saturday 13th December 2014, 11am-7pm. Matsuri in Sydney is Sydney’s biggest Japanese event, held annually and featuring the very best music, dance and food from Japan. In 2013 the event attracted 20,000 visitors, making …

SYDNEY November 28, 2014 – The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Sydney office is pleased to announce Universal Studios Japan’s latest attractions for Christmas 2014 and winter in Japan, including Universal Wonder Christmas, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and UNIVERSAL COOL JAPAN. Ranked number one in Japan as the perfect Christmas to spend with …

SYDNEY September 1, 2014 – The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Sydney office is pleased to announce the launch of our annual E-Learning Workshop ‘Extraordinary Japan’ for travel agents. The online training program is available now via www.yourworkshops.com.au and selected agencies’ intranet training platforms. The online training program will be available for a year either …

SYDNEY January 23, 2014 – 2013 was a record year for Japan in many ways. Mt. Fuji was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list and Japanese cuisine was listed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Then in September, the IOC announced Japan as the host for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. In Australia, …

SYDNEY January 20, 2014 – Japan received more than 10 million overseas visitors in 2013. 244,600 Australians visited the country, amounting for 2.4% of the total inbound arrivals to Japan. One of 2013’s highlights for Japan MICE and tourism is winning the bid to host the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo. With …

SYDNEY January 15, 2014 – Accessing Japan and travel within the country is becoming more convenient. Here is an introduction to some great new routes. Seven Stars Cruise Train in Kyushu From October 2013, visitors to the southern island of Kyushu are able to see the island in style with the launch of The Seven …

SYDNEY January 7, 2014 – The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) and its convention division, the Japan Convention Bureau (JCB), have launched a new website for international MICE planners. The site, http://www.japanmeetings.org, is a handy tool for those planning conferences, corporate meetings and incentive trips. The website provides information on what Japan can offer for …